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Symptoms of mild cognitive impairment
The commonest symptom of mild cognitive impairment is poor short term memory which is evident by the individual themselves or people close to them. . While it is normal to be more forgetful as we age, MCI is characterized by worsening forgetfulness over time that is greater than what is expected for your age. For example, the following behaviours are seen in people with MCI:
- Forgets what have been told a short while ago and asks the same questions repeatedly
- Partial recollection of the details of recent important events (e.g., who got married, where the wedding was held, etc.)
- Difficulties in learning new task
Individuals with mild cognitive impairment have objective cognitive impairment when assessed formally which represents a decline from the past. The symptoms of MCI is usually mild and does not interfere with the individual’s ability to perform their daily task. Although MCI could be the early manifestation of Alzheimer’s disease, MCI could also be caused by other ethiologies.
(Source: Albert MS et al; he diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer disease: Recommendations from the National Institute on Aging-Alzheimer’s Association workgroups on diagnostic guidelines for Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s & Dementia. 2011;7:270–279.)
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